2007-01-20 19:16:30 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends on what you state considers appropriate physical discipline. There are many factors when deciding if something is abuse or not.
In Texas, using a belt is generally not considered abuse as long as it is limited by the posterior of the child. There may be very light marks from the belt(some children are very fair skinned), but there should never be any bruising.
Age plays a very big role in this, as well as spanking. If someone is spanking a 7 month old, that will be considered abuse whether the guidelines above are followed or not. The spanking given to a 11 year old would likely not be acceptable on a 5 year old.
Now, Texas does not recommend corporal punishment, but it does abserve the parents right to determine how to discipline their child.
There are very creative ways to discipline your child, you just have to figure them out. Also, you must be consistent, and maintain discipline with your children. I have a 5 year old, and have it to where I can give her a look and she will usually stop being bad. If it doesn't stop, I just ask her "do we need to go have a talk?". Generally, at that point, she knows she better straighten up. Very rarely have I ever had to spank my oldest. My youngest is only 1, so there is no physical discipline for her at all.
2007-01-20 20:07:15 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not illegal, as long as there are no marks left; so it is pointless to spank a child with a belt when worried about the legality. Same goes with the hand or any other object. There are many other ways to discipline children without beating them in anyway. Even the most difficult of children do not need to be physically harmed to get them to behave or to teach them a lesson. It doesn't work anyway. Please do not hit a child with a belt.
2007-01-20 20:25:53 · answer #2 · answered by Jeremy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
area fifty 8 of the toddlers Act 2004 removes the defence of life like chastisement for a discern or guy or woman performing in loco parentis in all situations yet that of straight forward attack (area 39). even however using a belt or cane isn't banned as such, have been it to effect in even gentle marking of the baby's dermis, a fee of ABH (area 40 seven) might desire to maintain on with. Come to that, a slap with the hand which, further, ends up in some thing greater desirable than reddening of the exterior may additionally effect in an ABH value. In the two one in each and every of those situations there could be no 'life like chastisement' defence.
2016-12-16 09:39:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's what I don't understand about spanking. Why do it at all. What's the point? We're trying to teach our children to use their heads when they get in a situation they cannot control and not use physical violence yet when we as adults lose control we want to hit our kids. This makes not sense. Learn to discipline your children in other ways rather than striking out, you'll be happier for it and so will your children. When you lose control as an adult this sets a very bad example for your child.
But to answer your question. It is illegal in most states to hit your child with anything other than an open hand. Also, leaving a mark constitutes child abuse.
2007-01-20 19:38:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with child abuse. You can't be teaching a child anything but to hit their children. I've seen kids do things that would tempt me but there has got to be a better way. My father beat me once with a belt and it did nothing but make me absolutely hate him. . .for years and years. . .it certainly did not change my behavior. All he would have had to do was spend the time to explain to me why he thought what I was doing was wrong and ask me not to do it again. I would have honored his request.
2007-01-20 21:32:57 · answer #5 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state you are in, how hard/how many times you hit the child, and if bruises are left. If bruising is found, that would be considered excessive force and you could be arrested for child abuse depending on the state/local laws.
2007-01-20 19:50:45 · answer #6 · answered by searious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its technically legal, but it might soon be outlawed in California for those 3 or under. If the spanking goes to far, it is something the court can take action.
2007-01-20 19:27:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Even if you use your hand to "swat" a child, it must be to an appropriate area (buttocks) and if you leave a mark or any kind it is no longer punishment but a crime. Advise the person using this technique to take some parenting classes, soon.
2007-01-20 19:26:06 · answer #8 · answered by hrh_gracee 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No it isn't legal...., also it is illegal if you hit your child with a closed hand (fist).
You can dicipline your child but when you bring in objects, that is considered abuse/assault and battery with a weapon.
2007-01-20 22:08:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone is going to spank a child, it should never be with anything other than a swat with their own hand.
A belt or switch? NEVER !
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2007-01-20 19:23:30 · answer #10 · answered by Maewest 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋